Comments on: Homemade Granola Bars

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:29:52 +0000

In reply to Tonya Hix. Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Tonya! I'm so glad everyone enjoyed them! :)

By: Tonya Hix

Tonya Hix — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:45:10 +0000

Made these today for my family. They are delicious. However I used maple syrup instead of honey. I’m sure they will be just as good with honey next time.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:02:07 +0000

In reply to justabakerthatlovesbaking. I think it is doable but reducing the sweeteners will make them a bit drier and more crumbly. Enjoy! :)

By: justabakerthatlovesbaking

justabakerthatlovesbaking — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:51:37 +0000

this recipe is incredible, but it was a little too sweet, and the honey was kind of overwhelming…. would it be possible to use 1/2 cup of sweeteners total, so 1/4of maple syrup and a 1/4cup honey?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 02:50:19 +0000

In reply to Lori Plank. Thank you so much for your support, Lori! I'm so glad you've been enjoying the recipes overall. :)

By: Lori Plank

Lori Plank — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:46:20 +0000

GREAT RECIPE. Quick and easy and very tasty.
I love your website and your receipes are great. Everything I have made has been delicious. I wasn’t a fan of the no bake cheese cake but only becuase I like a really dense cheesecake. Flavor was good, texture not my cup of tea. 🙂
Thanks for putting the videos on there also. BIg help if its is a new process for me.

By: Kale

Kale — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 14:21:39 +0000

I loved this recipe sooo much!! I tried to do it with regular sized chocolate chips but it ended up a little bit too sweet so I may lessen the quantity of choco chips next time. Will definitely make it again!!

By: Teri Lorraine

Teri Lorraine — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:49:48 +0000

In reply to Sam Merritt. Thanks! I’ll let you know how it goes!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 01:02:03 +0000

In reply to Teri Lorraine. Hi Teri! I haven't personally tried it, but I think that should work fine. :)

By: Teri Lorraine

Teri Lorraine — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 20:33:25 +0000

Would it work if I substituted avocado oil for the butter?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 02:05:19 +0000

In reply to Ren. Hi Ren! I have heard of people doing it, but I have never tried it so I can't say for sure how to do it. If you do try it I would love to know how it turns out. :)

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:44:12 +0000

I like your Ingredients. It’s so nice and sweet 😋

By: Ren

Ren — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 03:31:39 +0000

what about using sourdough discard as a binder?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:25:40 +0000

In reply to Rachel. I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much, Rachel! :)

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:34:16 +0000

In reply to laurie.

I made these today, and they turned out fantastic, like all the recipes I try of yours! I unfortunately didn’t have a 9×9, so I had to use an 8×8. As a result, they turned out somewhat thick. But still delicious, and they held together perfectly. Will be making these again!

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:17:12 +0000

In reply to Kylie M. Hi Kylie! I think it could potentially work, but I haven't tried it myself to know for sure. Sorry I can't be more helpful. If you do try it I would love to know how it goes. :)

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:14:31 +0000

In reply to Sasha. Hi Sasha! I have not personally tried it, but I think they will freeze just fine. :)

By: Sasha

Sasha — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 12:44:02 +0000

Have you ever frozen them? I love them but don’t want to make them every week.

By: Kylie M

Kylie M — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 04:23:09 +0000

Hi Sam!
I’m so excited about this recipe! Curious though, is it possible to cocoa powder to this recipe to recreate the dark chocolate Kind bar? The softer oat ones.
Thanks!

By: PW

PW — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 21:33:20 +0000

In reply to Dana. Us too- nut free options and substitutions would be amazing for our household as well!!

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 16:18:01 +0000

In reply to laurie. Hi Laurie! Without having tried it, we can’t say for sure how to do it. If you do try it we would love to know how you do it

By: laurie

laurie — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:49:46 +0000

Hi I am thoroughly enjoying your site and have used a few of your recipes.
on this granola recipe i was thinking about stirring in some peanut butter but wondered if i could just add 1/2 cup or if i should reduce or replace the butter?

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 30 May 2024 00:59:21 +0000

In reply to Janice Brain. Hi Janice! That's so frustrating! I have a few things to double check. First, make sure the sugar is fully dissolving in the syrup. Secondly, make sure you are pressing it firmly into the pan and finally make sure they have cooled completely before cutting in. I hope this helps. If there are no substitutions being made these are my best guesses. I hope this helps! :)

By: Janice Brain

Janice Brain — Tue, 28 May 2024 18:48:13 +0000

Hi Sam, love your recipes! I have been making a few of them now. Question about the granola bars, I have made them several times and every time I make them I cannot get them to hold together. I follow your recipe to the T and press them into my dish and put them in the fridge before cutting them. When I go to cut them, they fall apart. Any suggestions?

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:45:12 +0000

In reply to Christina. I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much, Christina! :)